I strongly oppose the…

I strongly oppose the removal of bike lanes in our city. Bike lanes provide a safe space for cyclists, reduce traffic congestion, and promote eco-friendly transportation. By encouraging biking, we can decrease car emissions, improve air quality, and contribute to the health and well-being of our community. Removing these lanes could lead to more accidents, discourage cycling, and make our streets less accessible to those who rely on bicycles for transportation. Instead of taking a step backward, we should focus on enhancing our biking infrastructure to support a more sustainable and healthy future for all residents.

Furthermore, studies in cities like New York and Copenhagen show that bike lanes do not increase car congestion. In fact, they can help reduce it by encouraging more people to cycle instead of drive. In these cities, dedicated bike infrastructure has been shown to move people more efficiently, freeing up road space and reducing the number of cars on the road. So once again I encourage you to think, instead of taking a step backward, we should focus on enhancing our biking infrastructure to support a more sustainable and healthy future for all residents.